Honda Accord EX

**VSRI** · 31st December 2010, 17:15

As some may (or may not) know, I traded in the Vec for something easier on the wallet while still delivering power with big mile range.

2.2 I-DTEC engine, same 150BHP as the outgoing Vec C SRI 150 but without the silly EGR/DMF and other usual issues.

Equipped to the hilt with toys - finally got a chance to clean it now that the snows gone! (Ignore the mud off my feet in the last pic!)

**Marcosuk** · 31st December 2010, 17:22

Nice looking car mate... Looks well comfy inside...

**Derek Mc** · 31st December 2010, 17:26

Very fond of the latest Accord but they are fitted with a DMF as far as I can find.

One other question is what is the cover for on the steering wheel?

**VSRI** · 31st December 2010, 17:32

Originally Posted by Derek Mc

Very fond of the latest Accord but they are fitted with a DMF as far as I can find.

One other question is what is the cover for on the steering wheel?

Yep thats a steering wheel cover fitted (badly).

True this car does have a DMF as well, but reading various reviews, speaking to long term owners - never once has one had to be replaced on this model of car.

Touchwood!

**Derek Mc** · 31st December 2010, 17:42

Originally Posted by VSRI

Yep thats a steering wheel cover fitted (badly).

True this car does have a DMF as well, but reading various reviews, speaking to long term owners - never once has one had to be replaced on this model of car.

Touchwood!

I agree happily, the Honda is a paragon of reliability drives lovely as well. what sort of economy are you getting?

**VSRI** · 31st December 2010, 17:57

Economy is slightly lower on urban runs in contrast to the Vec, anywhere between 34-41mpg (and how heavily I plant the right foot down!)

On the motorway, it shoots up to about 57-65mpg (again, depending on driving style).

The pulling power, even in 6th gear is phenomenal - but then Honda are famous for high revving engines too.